
A historical bread from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). serve them as above
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Make a batter as for apple fritters
then pare one large pineapple, cut it in slices a quarter of an inch thick, cut the slices in halves
dip them into the batter and fry them
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Pineapple's high sugar content caramelizes during frying, creating a golden crust while the enzyme bromelain begins to break down proteins in the batter, resulting in an exceptionally tender coating. The fruit's natural acidity provides flavor contrast to the sweet, fried batter. Cutting slices to ¼-inch ensures the pineapple heats through without becoming mushy while the batter crisps.
The pineapple can be peeled, sliced, and cut up to 4 hours ahead; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and pat completely dry before using. The batter should be made fresh just before frying for optimal texture.
Fritters are best served immediately while hot and crisp. If necessary, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore some crispness, though they will not be as good as freshly made.
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The pineapple can be peeled, sliced, and cut up to 4 hours ahead; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and pat completely dry before using. The batter should be made fresh just before frying for optimal texture.
Fritters are best served immediately while hot and crisp. If necessary, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore some crispness, though they will not be as good as freshly made.